Throughout his 11 seasons with the Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, and Seattle Seahawks, he was selected to the Pro Bowl four times. Having six kick return touchdowns in his first season of 2006 was one of his most impressive seasons.
The New Orleans Hornets’ 139-122 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night featured multiple defensive and mental lapses. Due to injuries, several Pelicans will be playing on the road tonight, including one of their better defenders. Due to left knee discomfort, guard Dyson Daniels is out of the game. Trey Murphy III, Naji Marshall, and Zion Williamson all doubtful for tonight’s game at Moda Center.
Williamson led New Orleans with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists against the Lakers. Marshall missed the game in Los Angeles, and Trey Murphy finished with just five points and one rebound. Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons, two shooting guards, will not be available for Portland. Simons finished with 29 points, five assists, and two
Trail Blazers big Jabari Walker, who put up a career-high 49 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in forty-five minutes against the Pistons on February 8, is someone New Orleans should watch.Anfernee Simons, a shooting guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, (1) attempts a basket against the Detroit Pistons at Moda Center on February 8, 2024, in Portland, Oregon, USA. Required Credit: USA
TODAY Sport’s Soobum Feb. 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA: In the second half at Crypto.com Arena, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28). Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Gary A. Vasquez
The Portland Trail Blazers will try to reassemble their dignity when they play the New Orleans Pelicans tonight. On Thursday, they fell to the poorest team in the NBA after blowing a lead. The favorable tidings? Every game is a new beginning. The unfavorable report? The Pelicans have been playing well, while the Blazers are riddled with ailments.
Prior to yesterday night’s loss to the Lakers, New Orleans had won four straight games, including victories over the Clippers (a real solid club that has been playing better than their record) and the Rockets (a passable squad). Zion Williamson has led a nearly totally healthy life in New Orleans.